18th Century Etching of the Ancient Piazza Navona in Rome by Jean Barbault 1761

Description: This early 19th century colorized etching entitled "Veduta di Piazza Navona sopra le rovine del Circo" was created by Jean Barbault (1718-1762) after a painting by Domenico Montagu (b?-1750), published in Rome in 1762. It depicts the Piazza Navona with its three fountains: Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi, Fontana del Moro and Fontana di Nettuno. La Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of Four Rivers for the figures depicting the Ganges, Nile, Danube and Rio de la Plata rivers) with its central obelisk was designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. The Plaza Navona was built on the prior site of the ancient Stadium of Domitian which was erected in the 1st century AD where Romans went to watch games. It was known at the time as "Circus Agonalis". The etching is presented in a beautiful wood frame with a mat .The print and mats are in excellent condition. The print is framed and matted in the identical style and color as another etching of ancient Roman architecture which depicts the Column of Trajan by Luigi Rossini. Jean Barbault (1718–1762) was a French painter, etcher and printmaker, who worked in Rome for most of his life. He was a follower of Giovanni Piranesi. He created engravings and etchings for publications documenting ancient Roman architecture: "Varie vedute di Roma antica e moderna" and" Monuments de Rome Ancienne". Domenico Montagu was an Italian engraver and etcher who, like Barbault, was an admirer of ancient Roman architecture and a follower of Piranesi. Creator: Jean Barbault (1718 - 1762)Creation Year: 1762Dimensions: In photos Medium: EtchingMovement & Style: Old MastersPeriod: Mid-18th CenturyCondition: Excellent

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